Vocabulary Entry

pejorative

|adjective • noun

adjective

Expressing contempt or disapproval; derogatory.

Example Sentences

"The critic used a pejorative term to describe the actor's performance."

"She avoided using pejorative language in her review."

"The pejorative label stuck with him throughout his career."

noun

Example Sentences

"Calling someone a 'loser' is a classic pejorative."

"The pejoratives used in the debate only fueled the arguments."

"He was hurt by the pejoratives thrown at him during the argument."